BESS Project Engineer (Utility-Scale) Location: Juno Beach Preferred | Remote considered for highly qualified candidates
Travel: Up to 15%
Project Size: 75MW+ Utility-Scale BESS Overview NextEra Energy is seeking a BESS Project Engineer to support the design, execution, and delivery of utility-scale battery energy storage projects. This role is highly cross-functional and focused on full project lifecycle ownership from design through commissioning and operations. Important Notes
Open to strong Project Management candidates with utility-scale experience, even if they are more PM-focused than engineering-focused.
Candidates must have strong electrical/power systems knowledge and be comfortable speaking technically with engineering teams, OEMs, EPCs, and utilities.
Utility-scale BESS experience is preferred; however, candidates from other utility-scale power or energy backgrounds will be considered if they meet the core technical and project execution requirements.
P.E. license is NOT required.
Ideal candidate will have a Type A personality, be highly organized, proactive, and execution-driven.
Please submit only enthusiastic and genuinely interested candidates.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical coordination for utility-scale BESS projects (75MW+)
Support integration of batteries, PCS, EMS, SCADA, and MV systems
Coordinate with OEMs, EPCs, utilities, and internal stakeholders
Review drawings, RFIs, submittals, and technical scopes
Support commissioning, operational readiness, and long-term system performance
Identify project risks early and help resolve technical issues before field impact
Required Experience
Bachelor s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
3+ years of Solar, PV, BESS, utilities, or utility-scale energy project experience
Strong understanding of:
Power systems and utility-scale electrical infrastructure
Inverters, protection coordination, POI integration, and harmonics
SCADA, EMS/Client, and substations
NFPA 855, UL9540/A, NEC, and IEEE standards
Experience supporting projects through construction or commissioning strongly preferred
Ideal Candidate
Strong communicator who can bridge PM and engineering teams
Systems-first mindset with strong execution skills
Comfortable in fast-paced utility-scale project environments
Able to adapt to evolving technologies, codes, and interconnection requirements
EEO:
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Juno Beach, FL
Skills
Bridge Buildingunmatched
Civil Engineeringunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Construction Project Commissioningunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
Electrical Utilityunmatched
Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
National Electrical Codeunmatched
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)unmatched
OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Executionunmatched
Project Lifecycleunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Risk Analysisunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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